Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat, Krushnaprasad

Arakhakuda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Krushnaprasad Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Arakhakuda and Manikapatna. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat

Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Arakhakuda
2Manikapatna

Panchayati Raj Structure for Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat

Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.

Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)

Krushnaprasad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat

Where is Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat located?

Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Krushnaprasad Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat?

2 villages come under Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat: Arakhakuda and Manikapatna.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat come under?

Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat comes under Krushnaprasad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.

Which District Panchayat does Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat come under?

Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Krushnaprasad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat?

Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat do?

Arakhakuda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.